Drum shaped clock in a gilt-metal case, signed R.S. c.1600

Made:
1600 in Germany
Drum shaped clock in a gilt-metal case, signed R.S. c.1600

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Drum shaped clock in a gilt-metal case, signed R.S. c.1600
The Clockmakers' Museum/Clarissa Bruce
© The Clockmakers’ Charity

Drum clock in a gilt-metal case, signed R. S. The striking movement is much altered. The foliot escapement and stackfreed are both replaced. Minute markings suggest that the clock was once equipped with a minute hand. The central dial sets the alarm.

Clockmakers' Museum No. 688

Details

Category:
Clockmakers
Collection:
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Object Number:
L2015-3561
Materials:
gilt brass, brass (copper, zinc alloy) and iron
Measurements:
overall: 75 mm x 135 mm x 135 mm,
type:
spring clock, foliot and drum
credit:
Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers

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